The Crucible: Act I

The Crucible: Act I

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11th Grade

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CCSS
RL.11-12.3, RL.8.3, RL.11-12.4

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Christi Hietanen

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes the setting of Act I?

A bedroom in Salem, Massachusetts, in the spring of 1692

Arthur Miller's home in Hollywood

Present-day Salem, Massachusetts

The town hall in Salem, Massachusetts in the spring of 1692

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which sentence from the dramatic introduction explains why the girls were afraid to admit they had been dancing in the woods?

"The edge of the wilderness was close by."

"...hard work kept the morals of the place from spoiling..."

"Their creed forbade anything resembling a theater or 'vain enjoyment.'"

"when a new farmhouse was built, friends assembled to 'raise the roof,' and there would be special foods cooked..."

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What did Abigail mean when she told Parris that the girls' dancing in the woods was for "sport"?

The girls were having a dancing contest.

The dancing was harmless and only for fun.

The dancing was really a torture game.

Betty was cheating at a serious game.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Reverend Parris is most worried about what?

Witchcraft

His daughter's health

His reputation

Abigial

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Rebecca Nurse is best described as what?

A caregiver and godly woman.

A spiteful and jealous old woman

A young girl who was caught dancing

A devilish woman who encouraged the girls' dancing

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is John's intent when he tells Abigail, "I will cut off my hand before I'll ever reach for you again"?

John is attempting to show Abigail that she means as much to him as his hand.

John is explaining how difficult farming is since she is no longer around.

John is trying to convince Abigail that there are witches reaching for them.

John is emphasizing the fact that he no longer wants anything to do with her.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is Reverend Hale's purpose in Salem?

to condemn the sinners of Salem.

To heal the girls with medicinal herbs.

To protect Abigail from Parris.

To determine if there are evil spirits in Salem.

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